Cyber Narratives

14. Women are Critical in cyber Security. How can you Hire & Retain them?

46 min · 26. aug. 2024
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Women are crucial to the effectiveness of any cybersecurity team. They possess a unique ability to perceive risk differently than their male counterparts, an invaluable trait in a field that depends on accurately assessing risk to make optimal decisions. Also, they're tons of fun to work with! Our guest, Jane Frankland, is a serial entrepreneur, speaker, and brand ambassador dedicated to inspiring women and driving significant change in cybersecurity. She founded IN Security, a movement aimed at closing the gender gap in the field. In this episode, we discuss the importance of increasing female representation in corporate environments. We explore strategies for hiring and retaining more women in the workforce. The key to success in these endeavors is surprisingly straightforward: it involves listening to their perspectives and adapting our approaches to be more inclusive. Additional Tips for Attracting More Women to Your Security Department: * Track your application data to identify where potential barriers exist. * Ensure job descriptions are gender-neutral, as male-centric language can deter women from applying. * Be mindful of parental responsibilities and strive to offer flexible options whenever possible. While we focus on women, these practices are equally important for supporting non-binary individuals. Enjoy the podcast? Please consider sharing it with someone that you love. I would love you back in return :) Have questions ot feedback? Reach me at mathieu@cybernarratives.com

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episode 14. Women are Critical in cyber Security. How can you Hire & Retain them? cover

14. Women are Critical in cyber Security. How can you Hire & Retain them?

Women are crucial to the effectiveness of any cybersecurity team. They possess a unique ability to perceive risk differently than their male counterparts, an invaluable trait in a field that depends on accurately assessing risk to make optimal decisions. Also, they're tons of fun to work with! Our guest, Jane Frankland, is a serial entrepreneur, speaker, and brand ambassador dedicated to inspiring women and driving significant change in cybersecurity. She founded IN Security, a movement aimed at closing the gender gap in the field. In this episode, we discuss the importance of increasing female representation in corporate environments. We explore strategies for hiring and retaining more women in the workforce. The key to success in these endeavors is surprisingly straightforward: it involves listening to their perspectives and adapting our approaches to be more inclusive. Additional Tips for Attracting More Women to Your Security Department: * Track your application data to identify where potential barriers exist. * Ensure job descriptions are gender-neutral, as male-centric language can deter women from applying. * Be mindful of parental responsibilities and strive to offer flexible options whenever possible. While we focus on women, these practices are equally important for supporting non-binary individuals. Enjoy the podcast? Please consider sharing it with someone that you love. I would love you back in return :) Have questions ot feedback? Reach me at mathieu@cybernarratives.com

26. aug. 202446 min
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13. Can you limit your liability in 2024?

Given all the cyber security legislation in place today, how can we limit our risk exposure? It's not just about business liability. Individuals can be help personally accountable through their actions. Directors, CEOs, and CISOs all hold personal responsibility. Rohan Massey is a legal expert on data, privacy and cyber security. He shares his stories on how he deals with today's changing legal landscape for his clients. His lesson on better dealing with risk? Document. Listen in and you'll see why! Feel free to share your comments below. You can also email me at mathieu@cybernarratives.com Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:34 How Rohan got started 02:42 Handling Cyber Incidents 04:15 The 72 crucial hours after a breach 10:03 Recent Sanctions 12:52 Consequences of Negligence 16:51 Liability in Supply Chain Attacks 21:16 Measuring Exposure 24:29 Understanding Insurance Contracts 25:25 Challenges with New Legislation 28:55 The Role of CISOs and Legal Teams 31:11 Define Personal Liability 36:22 This or That 37:58 Can you Pay Ransoms? 40:13 Insider Threat 44:26 Tips for CISOs and Executives

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